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Summer Internship – Precious Metals Trading & Market Analysis

Location: London Liverpool Street, UK

Duration: 4–6 weeks

Salary: £25,000 pro rated

Do you enjoy analysing trends, solving problems and turning data into insights? Join the BASF Precious Metals Trading team in London and gain hands-on experience in one of the world's most dynamic commodity markets. Working alongside experienced traders, analysts and commercial professionals, you'll develop a practical understanding of precious metals trading, market analysis, physical supply chains and risk management within a global business environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Gain Exposure to Commodity Trading
Learn how precious metals are sourced, traded and supplied across the BASF Group
Develop an understanding of physical delivery logistics and trading operations
Observe how market movements and risk management influence commercial decisions
Lead a Real Business Project

You will take ownership of a project to design and implement a new end-to-end trading process for an emerging business activity. This will involve:

Mapping and improving business processes
Working with colleagues across multiple UK sites
Identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
Exploring how AI and digital tools can support business performance
Research Emerging Markets

Working with market analysts, you will:
Investigate industries that consume precious metals, such as advanced glass, chemicals and emerging manufacturing technologies
Review information from industry publications, academic research, databases and AI-assisted tools
Assess market opportunities and future demand trends
Build simple forecasting models to estimate future precious metals demand
Present findings and recommendations to business stakeholders

By the end of the internship, you will have developed experience in:
Commodity trading and market fundamentals
Commercial analytics and forecasting
Process improvement and automation
AI-enabled business applications
Project management and stakeholder engagement
Business communication and presentation skills
Data analysis and decision-making in a commercial environment

Essential Skills & experience
1. Analytical Thinking
You have the ability to analyse information and identify key insights
You are comfortable working with numerical data and trends
You are interested in economics, commodities and/or business strategy
2. Communication & Collaboration
You have strong written and verbal communication skills
You have confidence working with people from different teams and backgrounds
You are able to explain ideas clearly and present findings simply
3. Initiative & Problem Solving
You are curious and have a proactive approach to learning
You have interest in improving processes and finding practical solutions
You have experience using data visualisation or automation tools
You have experience conducting research and evaluating sources

Desirable Skills & Experience
You have experience leading a university, society or work project with understanding of project planning, organisation and delivery
You have experience of interpreting market information and building simple models

Who Should Apply?
You are studying Economics, Mathematics,, Business, Data Analytics or a related field at university
You have a genuine interest in commodities trading, financial markets or economic analysis
You enjoy working with data and developing evidence-based recommendations
You are eager to gain experience in a fast-paced commercial environment

Why work with us?

You'll work on meaningful projects that create real business value. You'll gain exposure to experienced professionals, develop commercial and analytical skills, and build a deeper understanding of how global commodity markets support manufacturing and innovation worldwide.